Comparison

Nissan Leaf vs Rivian R1S

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range Rivian R1S 303 mi vs 410 mi
Best value Nissan Leaf $29,990 vs $102,190
Faster charging Nissan Leaf 40 min vs 49 min
Weighted profile Rivian R1S 4.5 vs 5.5

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Rivian R1S
410 mi vs 303 mi
Value winner
Nissan Leaf
$99/mi vs $249/mi
Charging winner
Nissan Leaf
40 min vs 49 min
Efficiency winner
Nissan Leaf
278 Wh/mi vs 399 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R1S
126.6 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Nissan Leaf Rivian R1S
Trim used SV Dual Max (22in)
MSRP (USD) $29,990 $102,190
Range 303 mi 410 mi
Efficiency 278 Wh/mi • 3.6 mi/kWh 399 Wh/mi • 2.51 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 75 kWh 142.3 kWh
Seats 5 7
Drivetrain FWD AWD
Body type Hatchback SUV
DC max 100 kW 496 kW
AC max 7 kW 12 kW
10–80% (DC) 40 min 49 min
Roadtrip score 61.8 68.4
Miles added (15 min est.) 71 mi 76 mi
USD per mile of range 99 $/mi 249 $/mi
Top speed 99 mph 125 mph
Cargo 15 cu ft 18 cu ft
Tow rating 2,150 lb 7,716 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Rivian R1S if you want the longer rated range (410 mi vs 303 mi).
  • Choose Nissan Leaf if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 40 min vs 49 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Nissan Leaf looks better ($99/mi vs $249/mi).

Weighted verdict

Rivian R1S has the stronger weighted profile (5.5 vs 4.5).

Nissan Leaf4.5 Rivian R1S5.5 100 kW40 min 496 kW49 min

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